Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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