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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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