Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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