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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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