Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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