Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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