Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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