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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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