Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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