Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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