Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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