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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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