Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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