Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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