Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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