Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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