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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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