Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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