Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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