Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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