Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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