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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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