Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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