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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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