Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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