Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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