Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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