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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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