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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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