Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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