Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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