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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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