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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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