Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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