Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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