Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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