Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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