Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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