Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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