Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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