Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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