Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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