Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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