Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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