Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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