Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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