Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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