Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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