Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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