Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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