Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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