Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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