Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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