Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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