Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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