Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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