Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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