Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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