Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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