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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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