Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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