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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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