Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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