Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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