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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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