Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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