Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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