Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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