Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key 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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