Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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