Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)