Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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