Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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