Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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