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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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