Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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