Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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