Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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