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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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