Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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