Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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