Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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