Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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