Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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