Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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