Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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