Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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