Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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