Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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