Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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