Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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