Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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