Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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