Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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