Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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