Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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