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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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