Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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