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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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