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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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