Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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