Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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