Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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