Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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