Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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