Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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