Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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