Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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