Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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