Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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