Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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