Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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