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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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