Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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