Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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