Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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