Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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