Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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