Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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