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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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