Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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