Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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