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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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