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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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