Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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