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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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