Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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