Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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