Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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