Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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