Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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