Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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