Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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