Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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