Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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