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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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