Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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