Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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