Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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