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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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