Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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