Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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