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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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