Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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