Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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