Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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