Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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