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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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