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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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