Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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