Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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