Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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