Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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