Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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