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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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