Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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