Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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