Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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