Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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