Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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