Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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