Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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