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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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