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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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