Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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