Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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