Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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