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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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