Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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