Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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