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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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