Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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