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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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