Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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