Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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