Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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