Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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