Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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