Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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