Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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