Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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