Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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