Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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