Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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