Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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