Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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