Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major 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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