Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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