Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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