Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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