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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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