Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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