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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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