Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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