Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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