Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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