Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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