Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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