Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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