Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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