Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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