Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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