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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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