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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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