Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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