Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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