Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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