Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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