Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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