Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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