Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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