Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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