Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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