Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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