Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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