Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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