Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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