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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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