Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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