Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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