Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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