Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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