Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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