Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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