Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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