Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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