Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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