Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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