Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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