Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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