Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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