Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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