Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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