Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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