Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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