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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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