Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. 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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