Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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