Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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