Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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