Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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