Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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