Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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