Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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