Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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