Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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