Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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