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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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