Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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