Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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