Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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