Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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