Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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