Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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