Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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