Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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