Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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