Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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