Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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