Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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