Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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