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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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