Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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