Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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