Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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