Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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