Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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