Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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