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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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