Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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