Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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