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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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