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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students 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 a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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