Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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