Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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