Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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