Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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