Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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