Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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