Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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