Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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