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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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