Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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