Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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