Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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