Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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