Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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