Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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