Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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