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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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