Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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