Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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