Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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