Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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