Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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