Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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