Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates 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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