Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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