Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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