Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major 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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