Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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