Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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