Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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