Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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