Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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