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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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