Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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