Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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