Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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