Find out more about the engaging new 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. The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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