Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. 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 mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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