Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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