Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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