Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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