Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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