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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic 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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