Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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