Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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