Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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