Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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