Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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