Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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