Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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