Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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