Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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