Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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