Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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