Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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