Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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