Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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