Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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