Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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