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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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