Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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