Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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