Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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