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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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