Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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