Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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