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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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