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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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