Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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