Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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