Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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