Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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