Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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