Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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