Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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