Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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