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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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