Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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