Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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