Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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