Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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