Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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