Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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