Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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