Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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