Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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