Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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