Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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