Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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