Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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