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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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