Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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