Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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