Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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