Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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