Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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