Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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