Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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