Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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