Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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