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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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