Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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