Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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