Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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