Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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