Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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