Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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