Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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