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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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