Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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