Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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