Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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