Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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