Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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