Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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