Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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