Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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