Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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