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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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