Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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