Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major 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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