Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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