Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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