Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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