Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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