Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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