Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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