Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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