Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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