Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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