Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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