Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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