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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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