Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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