Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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