Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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