Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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