Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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