Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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