Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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