Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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