Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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