Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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