Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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