Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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