Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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