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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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