Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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