Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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