Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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