Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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