Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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