Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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