Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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