Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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