Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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