Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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