Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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