Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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