Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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