Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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