Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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