Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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