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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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