Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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