Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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