Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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