Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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