Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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