Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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