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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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