Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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