Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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