Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates 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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