Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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