Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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