Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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