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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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