Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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