Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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