Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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