Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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