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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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