Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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