Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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