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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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