Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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