Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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