Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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