Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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