Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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