Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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