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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the 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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