Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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