Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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