Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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