Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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