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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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