Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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