Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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