Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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