Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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