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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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