Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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