Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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