Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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