Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. 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. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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