Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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