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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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