Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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