Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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