Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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