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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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