Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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