Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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