Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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