Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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