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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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