Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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