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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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