Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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