Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major 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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