Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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