Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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