Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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