Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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