Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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