Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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