Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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