Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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