Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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