Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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