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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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