Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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