Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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