Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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