Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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