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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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