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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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